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Among San Francisco’s most desirable neighborhoods is Ashbury Heights, located atop a hill south of the Haight. The exclusive homes and hilltop location make this neighborhood a tranquil, pedestrian-friendly enclave. Residents enjoy great shopping and dining, as well as other activities, in nearby Cole Valley and the Haight.

Adjacent to the University of California-San Francisco (UCSF), the Ashbury Heights neighborhood stretches from Buena Vista Park to Mount Sutro. On its northern border, the community intersects with Golden Gate Park, which means great recreational and cultural opportunities abound.

Buena Vista Park, the oldest park in the city, offers ancient woodland, with steep paths and dirt trails for exploring. Beautiful lookout points are the reward for a challenging climb. The park also offers an off-leash dog park, making it popular with pet owners.

At the opposite end of the neighborhood, residents enjoy lovely city views from atop Mount Sutro. Although the majority of this beautiful eucalyptus woodland is owned by UCSF, the summit is open to the public.

Culturally, the Ashbury Heights neighborhood enjoys access to a number of museums, including the Randall Museum, a natural history museum created in honor of Josephine Randall, the first San Francisco Superintendent of Recreation. She had longed to open a children’s museum that would foster a love of science, natural history, and the arts.

Of course, ready access to Golden Gate Park via Stanyan Street means that Ashbury Heights residents can enjoy a range of activities at the park, from engaging museums like the de Young and the Academy of Sciences to horticultural riches such as Shakespeare’s Flowers and the Japanese Tea Garden. Year-round programming from concerts under the stars to 5K runs to children’s events makes the park a place of interest and relaxation for everyone.